New Abirem Explained

Official Name:New Abirem
Other Name:Aberem
Settlement Type:Town
Image Blank Emblem:Birim North District logo.jpg
Blank Emblem Type:Birim North District logo
Blank Emblem Link:Birim North District
Blank Emblem Size:250px
Pushpin Map:Ghana
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of New Abirem in Eastern Region, Ghana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Ghana
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Eastern Region
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Birim North District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Demonym
Timezone:GMT
Timezone Dst:GMT
Coordinates:6.3°N -59°W
Elevation M:156

New Abirem is a small town in south Ghana and the capital of the Birim North District, a district in the Eastern Region of south Ghana.[1] A curiosity is that this remote town hosts a modern resort called Beige Village Golf Resort and Spa, where locals, tourists and especially expats can be entertained by various activities such as golf and spa treats. The resort is well known in the country for organising Junior Golf competitions.[2]

The mining giant, Newmont Golden Ridge Ltd has its Akyem mines in the District. It has been operating in the District since 2011.[3] The operations of the mine is largely credited for the rapid expansion and development of the District, especially the capital.

References

6.3°N -59°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.birimnorth.ghanadistricts.gov.gh/?arrow=dnf&_=68&r=4&rlv=towns Birim North district
  2. http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=270888 Ghanaweb.com
  3. Web site: Newmont Golden Ridge Limited .